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That's a pretty stupid position, since it's pretty clear the 2nd amendment is saying that it's a right of "the people". The preface is to explain the reason it'
by akvadrako 5y ago
That's a pretty stupid position, since it's pretty clear the 2nd amendment is saying that it's a right of "the people". The preface is to explain the reason it's a right, that is to form the Militia, which is commonly understood to consist of most able-bodied men.
If individuals aren't allowed to own and practice with weapons normally, then when it's needed the Militia will not be "well-regulated", as in well-armed or trained.
The 2nd amendment is really very important to all civil liberties, since otherwise there is nothing to stop a repressive government from taking control.
- himinlomax 5y agoLook, you're entitled to interpret the 2nd amendment the way you do, but the fact is that it is a short bit of text and yet it includes the words "a well regulated militia." It's perfectly reasonable to believe those four words are there for a good reason. Gun rights activists choose to ignore those words. If their position deserve any respect, the one that does not ignore them evidently deserves at least as much.
- calvinmorrison 5y agoIts interesting to look at my States constitution, which predates the federal constitution. " Sect. XXI. That the right of the citizens to bear arms, in defence of themselves and the state, shall not be questioned. "
- akvadrako 5y agoYou're being obtuse; I explained why those words were there.
- TchoBeer 5y agoAs far as I remember none of the other bill of rights amendments feel the need to justify themselves